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LOADED Taco Dip

A layered, crowd-pleasing taco dip with refried beans, seasoned beef, creamy topping, and classic taco fixings.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Servings: 12 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 3 tbsp taco seasoning reserve half for meat (use 1 store-bought packet total)
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 16 oz refried beans
  • 4 oz lettuce shredded
  • 1/2 cup tomatoes diced
  • 1/4 cup green onions diced
  • 1/2 cup Mexican blend cheese shredded
  • 1/4 cup black olives sliced
  • 1/4 cup jalapeño slices optional

Instructions

  • Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks.
  • Drain excess fat from the browned beef, then stir in half of the taco seasoning (about 1.5 tbsp). Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Spoon the refried beans into the bottom of a 2.5-quart casserole dish and spread into an even layer.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and the remaining taco seasoning (about 1.5 tbsp) until smooth and well blended.
  • Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the layer of refried beans.
  • Top with the seasoned taco meat in an even layer over the cream cheese mixture.
  • Layer the shredded lettuce, shredded Mexican blend cheese, diced tomatoes, diced green onions, sliced black olives, and jalapeño slices (if using) over the meat.
  • Serve immediately with tortilla chips or chill up to 4 hours before serving.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Spatula
  • casserole dish (2.5 qt)
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Notes

  • Use a 2.5-quart dish for best layering.
  • Adjust jalapeños to taste.
  • One store-bought taco seasoning packet equals about 3 tbsp.